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Check your paperwork says FTA Ireland

FTA Ireland has warned UK businesses to ensure any goods sent to the Republic of Ireland are accompanied by the correct declarations paperwork or face potential delays on arrival at Dublin and other Irish ports.

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Coronavirus testing for hauliers to continue following decision by French government

Current testing arrangements for hauliers crossing the Channel – where they must have had a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of crossing – are set to continue following a decision by the French Government today (Thursday 7 January).

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HMRC advises on hauliers on new regulations

HM Revenue & Customs are advising hauliers heading to Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland from ports in Great Britain, that there are new processes they must follow.

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Stena Line’s newest ship arrives in Belfast

Stena Line’s newest addition to its fleet, the brand-new Stena Embla has arrived in Belfast. Stena Embla is the third E-Flexer ferry to be commissioned for Stena Line’s Irish Sea routes in the last 12 months, three of the most modern ferries in the world. Stena Embla will join her...

Rosslare – Dunkerque ferry route launched

When Optima Seaways departed Rosslare Europort for Dunkerque on 2 January, it officially launched DFDS’ new Ireland-France freight ferry route. The route enables exporters and forwarders to keep their transport within the EU and avoid the customs formalities that apply to transport passing via the UK land bridge.

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Logistics UK welcomes Brexit deal  

Business group Logistics UK has reacted with optimism to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reached between the UK and EU but has cautioned that there is still much to be done to protect the nation’s supply chains, and the economy as a whole.

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How to be a great HGV driver

Driving a car doesn’t take much learning. It’s fairly easy once you get started, as evidenced by the vast number of people who can drive cars and the fact that you can start learning – and technically driving on real roads with other drivers – at the age of 17....

DFDS announces ferries for new Ireland – France freight route

The ferries Visby, Kerry and Optima Seaways are ready to welcome lorries and their drivers on the new Rosslare – Dunkerque freight route. From 2 January, the route will enable customers to keep their freight transport within the EU and avoid the customs formalities that will apply to transport passing...

Logistics UK expresses frustration at Kent ban

The Department for Transport and Kent County Council is set to temporarily ban lorry drivers from taking all rest periods other than the 45 minutes break in seven Kent boroughs.

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FTA Ireland calls for effective contingency planning

FTA Ireland is calling effective is calling for effective contingency planning at Ireland’s biggest port.

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European Commission outlines No Deal contingency measures

The European Commission has put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between the EU and the UK.

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IRU warns that Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy will fail

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has warned that the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, will fail to achieve 2050 carbon neutrality targets as it is based on a distorted tank-to-wheel approach that only measures CO2 emissions at the vehicle tailpipe.

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